tracked leaders, led inside final furlong, comfortably
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never able to challenge
started very slowly, always behind, beaten 3f out
prominent, every chance entering final furlong, no extra closing stages
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out, some late headway, never dangerous
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
soon led, strongly challenged over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure
The Balding team has enjoyed a splendid month and another victory for FLASHCARD (NAP), who caused a 33-1 shock over course and distance on debut, can add to the tally. There appeared no fluke about his convincing success over Dirty Rascal and Tin Hat and he can follow up under his penalty. John Betjeman has shown consistent form in all four starts but is starting to look a tad exposed and the other two with runs under their respective belts will need to find considerable improvement. Emeraldsandpearls makes most appeal of the newcomers for a yard that frequently unveils useful sorts at this track and Garrison Commander is also worth checking in the market.
Flashcard (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Dwelt and bumped and start, held up in last pair, good headway on rails over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led towards finish, won going away, won at Salisbury 6f stks (4) gd in Aug beating Dirty Rascal (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Garrison Commander (IRE) Garswood colt out of Malea.
Rusper Dreams (IRE) Dream Ahead colt out of Daganya.
Drumnadrochit 40-1 (9-0) Pushed along and always in rear, 8th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Almurr (9-0) at Newbury 6f stks (4) gf in Jul.
Cool Kitty 25-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon dropped out, 15th of 16, 24 1/2l behind Scintilating (9-0) at Newbury 6f fll stks (4) gf in Jul.
Drummer Jack (IRE) Toronado colt out of Fligaz.
Emeraldsandpearls (IRE) Teofilo filly out of Katdogawn.
The Grey Dancer (IRE) Alhebayeb gelding out of Key Girl.
John Betjeman 12-1 (9-2) Chased leader, ridden well over 1f out, soon wandered under pressure, lost 2nd inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Hackle Setter (9-2) at Chepstow 7f stks (4) gs in Aug.